Stephen Lyons, Head Men's Soccer Coach for TWC, will serve as the Knoxville Force's men's head coach for the 2012 season. Lyons, who served as the Force's assistant coach last season, has played and coached soccer in England, New Zealand and the United States.

Knoxville Force is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the NPSL's Southeast Conference. NPSL is a highly competitive national league that includes professional, U.S. National Team, university, amateur and international soccer players. Luke Winter and Josh Leader of TWC, bot played in the NPSL Southeast Conference last season.